Give one reason why the British Government was friendly towards the Indian National Congress in the beginning.

Describe any two methods of the Early Nationalists to achieve their aims.

Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

In his book 'Poverty and un-British Rule in India,' he asserted that the British Rule and its costly administration was a heavy drain on the poor resources of India. He revealed the basic cause of India's poverty and exposed the exploitation of the Indian people through his writings. He vividly showed as to how the wealth of India was being drained to England and how the Indian economy was being ruined.

(a) Who wrote the book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?

(b) What is the theme of the book?

(c) Explain his contribution to the national movement.

Which leader was referred to as "the diamond of India, the jewel of Maharashtra and prince of workers"?

1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
2. Pherozeshah Mehta
3. Surendranath Benerjea
4. Dadabhai Naoroji